Somalia has relied on aid for decades – can it survive without it?

Somalis who fled drought-stricken areas carry their belongings as they arrive at a makeshift camp for the displaced on the outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia - (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Of all the countries in the world that will be affected by cuts to overseas aid announced this year, the impacts felt in Somalia will be among the most profound.

The war-torn country has long been highly reliant on aid to function. Over 67 per cent funded by foreign donors, while the country’s health system continues to be predominantly run by a mixture of international donors, agencies and NGOs.